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Second round of Colombian presidential elections today. Pretty hilarious that the trad-right candidate was easily overpowered by a joke candidate who at this point seems poised to become the next president. It shows just how far Uribism has fallen in the country.
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Jorge wrote:Second round of Colombian presidential elections today. Pretty hilarious that the trad-right candidate was easily overpowered by a joke candidate who at this point seems poised to become the next president. It shows just how far Uribism has fallen in the country.
Is there a former FARC member in the running?
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Jorge wrote:Second round of Colombian presidential elections today. Pretty hilarious that the trad-right candidate was easily overpowered by a joke candidate who at this point seems poised to become the next president. It shows just how far Uribism has fallen in the country.
Is there a former FARC member in the running?
No, you're probably thinking of Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19. And a pretty crummy former mayor of Bogotá. I voted for him (I couldn't in good conscience vote for Rodolfo Hernandez, the aforementioned joke candidate) but I'm not thrilled about it and I'm fairly certain he won't win.
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Shows what I know
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“The first popular victory.” Huh.
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Jorge wrote:Shows what I know
Congrats!
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Some people upset that Juneteenth is a holiday now. Claiming it’s made up (it’s not) or that it’s woke political correctness. The end of slavery in the US is just woke PC ?
You’re really upset that some people get an extra day off in early summer?
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That sounds about right.
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Biff Pocoroba wrote:Some people upset that Juneteenth is a holiday now. Claiming it’s made up (it’s not) or that it’s woke political correctness. The end of slavery in the US is just woke PC ?
You’re really upset that some people get an extra day off in early summer?
We exchanged Columbus for Juneteenth. Id prefer a fall holiday as it's 95 here today but otherwise haven't heard anyone complain
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Jorge wrote:
simple schoolboy wrote:
Jorge wrote:Second round of Colombian presidential elections today. Pretty hilarious that the trad-right candidate was easily overpowered by a joke candidate who at this point seems poised to become the next president. It shows just how far Uribism has fallen in the country.
Is there a former FARC member in the running?
No, you're probably thinking of Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19. And a pretty crummy former mayor of Bogotá. I voted for him (I couldn't in good conscience vote for Rodolfo Hernandez, the aforementioned joke candidate) but I'm not thrilled about it and I'm fairly certain he won't win.
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Jorge wrote:Shows what I know
Where are we on the Chavez scale with this guy?

We have former terrorists in academia over here, but they generally don't run for office.
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Super Troopers 3 (or 4?) looks good!
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Sounds like Japan's leader got assassinated?
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FUCK ICE
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When did that happen? I'm out of the loop.
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Possibly home made or 3D printed firearm. They arrested the guy believed responsible.
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FUCK ICE
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The guy behind the cult that gassed the subway was executed on July 6th 2018, so maybe revenge for that? Weird delay if so.
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FUCK ICE
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